Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School boys basketball team began its season on the road against the Oak Hall Eagles. However, they struggled with offensive timing issues early on, and despite…
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Eagles outlast the Hornets in season opener
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School varsity girls’ basketball team played their first game of the season at home against the Oak Hall Eagles on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Hornets were…
Navigating challenges as an athletic director
Lee Trawick [email protected] Stephen Clark, the current athletic director of Lafayette High School, has had a long and fulfilling journey that brought him full circle to where he is now. Clark grew…
Branford educator goes from injury to triumph
Lee Trawick [email protected] Erin Clark, a second-generation educator, grew up in Branford and graduated from Branford High School (BHS), where she was a standout track star for the Buccaneers. She earned a…
A dynamic force on and off the court: Andi Sabourin crowned Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Player of the Year
Lee Trawick [email protected] Andi Sabourin, a junior on the Branford High School varsity volleyball team, has been selected as Riverbend News’ 2023 volleyball Player of the Year. Sabourin exudes the perfect balance…
Buccaneers leadership sails team to historic heights: Mendy Sikes named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year
Lee Trawick [email protected] Mendy Sikes, Branford High School’s (BHS) volleyball coach, has marked her third consecutive year of being named Riverbend News’ 2023 Volleyball Coach of the Year by leading her team…
Hornet girls look for redemption after 6-1 loss
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School girls’ soccer team was the Class 2A District 2 Champions for two consecutive years, but this year, they face new challenges with a different roster….
Ryleigh Hermanson leads the pack, secures spot at cross-country state championships
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Suwannee High School girls’ cross-country team prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee on Friday, Nov. 3. Their coach, Amy Bullock,…
Suwannee High School claims second-ever district cross country title
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Friday, Nov. 3, the Suwannee High School boys cross country teams prepared for the Class 2A District 1 Championships at Apalachee Park in Tallahassee, Fla. The Bulldogs’ coach,…
Bulldogs face highs and lows in first week of girls’ soccer
Lee Trawick [email protected] Suwannee High School’s girls’ soccer team entered the season with hopes of posting its first winning season since 2018. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs lost their season opener at home to…
Bulldogs bounce back after two-game losing streak
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Suwannee High School boys’ soccer team started the season with the goal of winning the district championship. The team has a strong foundation in senior Joel De la…
Underdog no more, Buccaneers seal historic soccer win against Tigers
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Branford High School boys’ soccer program is only in its second year. Last season, they didn’t win any games, but this year, they are determined to change that….
Anna Moore leads Buccaneers to new heights, advances to state championships
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Branford High School girls’ cross-country team participated in the Class 1A District 3 Championship at Alligator Park in Lake City on Thursday, Nov. 2. The team was eager…
Cowboys ground the Hornets in semifinal round
Lee Trawick [email protected] In the semifinal round of the Class 1R Region 3 championships, the Lafayette High School varsity football team (7-4) faced off against the top-seeded Madison County Cowboys. The Cowboys…
Trojans navigate challenges early in soccer season
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Hamilton County High School boys’ soccer team started the season with the goal of using their speed to outrun their opponents. The Trojans aimed to improve upon their…
Trojans seek comeback after tough opener in girls’ soccer
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Hamilton County High School girls’ soccer team is hoping for a winning season this year after a downward trend since their last winning season in 2015 with a…
Ryan Donaldson places fifth at State Championships
Lee Trawick [email protected] Ryan Donaldson has been a one-woman wrecking crew all season for the Bulldogs’ golf team as she was the only player on the roster. However, that did not stop…



